MS/Tele Float RN
New Orleans, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 24, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float RN for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of experience and prior travel assignment experience.

Details

• Float position covering Med/Surg and Med/Surg Tele units
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Staffing ratio of 1:6, with experience in 1:5-6 ratios preferred
• Epic charting system required

Requirements

• Active LA RN license or Compact license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Epic charting experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience of 2+ years required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and CPI certifications preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, HFNC, and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and rapid response/code team participation preferred
• Experience with neurological and post-surgical patient care (CVA, TBI, spinal cord injury) preferred
• Experience with oncology, cardiovascular, and plastics patient populations preferred
• Two recent supervisor references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple Med/Surg and telemetry units as part of a float pool team
• Strict maximum RTO of 5 days during the assignment
• Local candidates within 75 miles accepted at local rate
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles to qualify for local consideration
• Former permanent employees of the health system must wait at least 1 year before being eligible for travel assignments
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position